Section Engineer

Kier Group; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group is seeking a Section Engineer to join the wastewater construction team based in Hogsmill, Surrey. You will bridge design and construction, ensuring safe, timely delivery to required standards and supporting engineering assurance on the project.

You will read and interpret drawings, manage technical queries, and coordinate temporary works while maintaining compliance with CDM and quality procedures. Flexibility on hours is available.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND or Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, mechanical, electrical, or a related discipline.
• Practical experience on infrastructure or wastewater construction projects with an engineering assurance focus.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specs and design packages.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to technical detail and site coordination.
• CSCS card, full driving licence, and proficiency in MS Office and construction-related software.

Responsibilities

• Interpret design documentation and ensure works follow approved drawings and specs.
• Support construction teams with technical queries, resolve design conflicts and drive value engineering.
• Coordinate temporary works designs and approvals per site requirements and programme.
• Monitor progress and provide technical input for project reporting and planning.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, CDM regulations, and internal quality procedures.

Skills

Reading drawings

Site coordination

Analytical problem solving

Communication skills

Education

HNC/HND or Bachelor's degree in civil/mech/electrical engineering

Tools

MS Office

Construction software

CSCS card

Full driving licence

Job description

We're looking for a Section Engineer to join our wastewater construction team based in Hogsmill, Surrey.

Location: Hogsmill, Surrey

Hours: 45 hours per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and technically astute Section Engineer to join our progressive and delivery-focused team within the wastewater construction sector. You will play a key role in supporting the engineering and technical compliance of the project, bridging the gap between design and construction, and providing engineering support across the project to ensure safe and timely delivery to the required standard.

What will you be responsible for?

• Interpreting design documentation and ensuring works are carried out in accordance with approved drawings and specifications
• Supporting construction teams with technical queries, resolving design conflicts, and driving value engineering initiatives
• Managing and coordinating temporary works designs and approvals in line with site requirements and programme
• Monitoring and recording construction progress and providing accurate technical input to support project reporting and planning
• Ensuring compliance with relevant industry standards, CDM regulations, and internal quality procedures

What are we looking for?

• You have an HNC/HND or Bachelor's degree (or demonstrable equivalent experience) in civil engineering, mechanical, electrical, or a related engineering discipline
• You have practical experience working on infrastructure or wastewater construction projects, with a focus on engineering assurance
• You can read and interpret construction drawings, technical specifications, and design packages
• You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on technical detail and site coordination
• You hold a valid CSCS card and a Full driving licence, and have excellent communication skills with proficiency in MS Office and construction-related software

We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferrable skills are always welcome! So, even if you don't tick every box.

Rewards And Benefits

We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.

Diversity and inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.